§ Q14. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Prime Minister on what date responsibility for shipbuilding will be transferred from the Board of Trade to the Ministry of Technology; and how many senior civil servants will move over.
§ The Prime MinisterAs the hon. Member will know from Statutory Instrument 1410, this was done on 21st November. A total of 19 staff of all grades was transferred from the Board of Trade to the Ministry of Technology following the Order.
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§ Q21. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Prime Minister whether any Minister has been given special responsibility for the shipbuilding and ship-repair industry, under the new arrangements.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Technology.